Mark 9:31-32 (NIV) 31He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.
Mark 15:24-25; 37-39; 44-47 (NIV) 24And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get. 25It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. ... 37With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. 38The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” ... 44Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died. 45When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph. 46So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. 47Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.
“I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, He died, and He was buried.”
So many details are included in the crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus Christ. There were many witnesses to this part of God’s redemptive plan. The disciples were forewarned, but they did not understand. Mary had pondered all things in her heart since Jesus’ birth, and now his crucifixion and death must have been heart-wrenching. Yet even Mary knew he was to be called ‘Jesus’ for he would bring salvation to the world.
At His death, the curtain of the temple was torn in two; thus providing direct access to the Holy Chamber. No longer would it be necessary to have one’s sins forgiven by a priest for through Jesus Christ now all persons have direct access to forgiveness. That includes me. That includes you.
“I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, He died, and He was buried.”
There are those in the world who believe Jesus did not actually die, merely that he fainted. Pilate asked for verification from the centurion who stood at the foot of the cross. Yes. Jesus was dead. The testimony of the centurion was true and accurate. Jesus was indeed dead.
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God (v. 43) took the body of Jesus down from the cross, wrapped it in linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock (v. 46). Both Mary Magdalene and Mary mother of Joseph were witnesses to the place where Jesus was buried. A rock... not a small one, but traditionally one which would require assistance to move, was rolled over the entrance to the tomb.
“I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, He died, and He was buried.”
Revelation 5:6; 9; 12 (NIV) 6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. ... 9And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. ...12In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”
1 John 3:16 (NIV) 16This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
“I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, He died, and He was buried.”
Dear Lord God, my Heavenly Father;
Thank you for the gift of salvation at the cost of your Begotten and Beloved Son. His willingness to bear our penalty for sin is overwhelming; such amazing grace and love beyond compare. Your Son was crucified, He died, and He was buried; but in your Wisdom that is not the final end. Prepare our hearts to receive forgiveness that comes through Jesus Christ.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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